Topps changed their style in 1955 and issued a horizontal card. The fronts are similar to the 54 set using a lot of the same images. Backs are numbered and have the players bio and stats. High numbered cards 161-210 are scarce. Because of the competition with Bowman the 1955 Topps baseball card set is missing 4 cards. The original players slated for those cards signed exclusive contracts with Bowman. The set consists of 206 baseball cards numbered 1-210. Cards not issued are: 175, 186, 203 and 209.
Smallest Topps set
High series (#161-210) carry a significant premium
Manufacturer: Topps
Year of Issue: 1955
Set Size: 280 Cards
Card Size: 2-5/8” x 3-3/4”
Series I: 1-160
Series II: 161-210 (scarce)
VG – $1,400
EX – $2,300
NM – $6,000
Nothing significant
94 – Ernie Banks
128 – Hank Aaron
201 – Al Kaline
1 – Ted Williams
10 – Jackie Robinson
50 – Yogi Berra
90 – Willie Mays
250 – Ted Williams
Rookie Card Paradise: A Breakdown of the 1955 Topps Baseball Set